Zuwarah Population 2026
Zuwarah has a population of 33,887, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇱🇾 Libya, located in An Nuqat al Khams. Roughly 0.4% of Libya's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Tripoli, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,887
Rank in Libya
#33
Coordinates
32.93°N, 12.08°E
~5 m elevation · Africa/Tripoli
Distance to capital (Tripoli)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in An Nuqat al Khams
| City | Population | Rank in Libya |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ajaylat | 130,546 | #12 |
| Al Jumayl | 102,000 | #17 |
| Sīdī Bin Zīnah | 31,607 | #37 |
Cities near Zuwarah
- Al Jumayl102,000 people · ~9 km away
- Sīdī Bin Zīnah31,607 people · ~10 km away
- Al Ajaylat130,546 people · ~34 km away
- Şabrātah83,398 people · ~41 km away
- Şurmān77,114 people · ~50 km away
- Al Ḩurshah81,119 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zuwarah?
Zuwarah has a population of 33,887 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Libya.
What region is Zuwarah in?
Zuwarah is located in An Nuqat al Khams, Libya.
Is Zuwarah the capital of Libya?
No, the capital of Libya is Tripoli, about 103 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.